Feb. 4 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1789, George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first president of the United States ...

Before George Washington, eight other 'presidents' led the U.S. under the Articles of Confederation. Here's the forgotten history.

Today, our Nation honors President George Washington, our foremost American hero, the face of the American Revolution, and a champion of American liberty. On President Washington’s Birthday, ...

When I was growing up, we celebrated Washington’s Birthday, not Presidents Day. It was observed on Feb. 22, the day George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, in 1732. I always ...

The United States, established by immigrants who crossed to the New World, holds a special place in history. It is the second nation founded on democracy since ancient Athens and the superpower that ...

Monday, Feb. 16, is Presidents Day. The annual commemoration is set aside to mark the birthday of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Established in 1879, the February holiday ...

Presidents Day is here and the quote of the day by George Washington holds immense significance. Today's quote of the day is, "To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving ...

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